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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-02-18

When ! opened my eyes the sun Wa
streaming In the window; bright
plumagcd birds carroled joyously with
ont and all nature seemed gay and
lovely But what was the matter with
meP was weak weak that had
not even strength 70 turn. What was
the meaning Of that stand near the
bedside and all those ugly bottles? and
there in the center stood large bou-
quet Of beautiful flowers. Surely ]
must have been sick. but I could re-
member distinctly u going to he'd the
night before In my usual good health.
"lhe worst Is past" l heard wills
pered. DR.. Ward. who has always
been friend Of mine, came round the
bed and told me not 10 excite myself,
and that would soon be well.
well? why. doctor. have I been
ill?" ! inquired.
"Ies, Tom, you have had a slight
fever. But do not talk too much now.
There. that's a good fellow. I will be
back in the course Of an hour or two,
and then you will be stronger. Try
and sleep. Goodbye" and with this
he left me.
! surely must have been i'll. But
how long? And then the dream. the
quarrel blank. understand il ALA
fever. ] patiently awaited the doctors
return, but il was long time. and
dropped of to sleep once more.
Another dream; another fcfe; an
other conservatory; another lady; an
other proposal; another acceptance; an
other kiss, and every dance with my
name opposite on the card. When ]
awoke smile Of satisfaction was on
my face The doctor was by my side
and seemed pleased with the change.
Then he told me Of week Of ravine
about balls; two young ladies; quarrels
and all that sort of thing. My eyes
alighted on the bouquet.
doctor" said !. ito whom am
indebted for this beautiful bouquet?"
He turned and said something in an
undertone and left the room. heard
the rustic of feminine apparel and
turned my head in that direction.
The other lady.
"Nellier'
"Tomr'
Ineed not say any more. You can
guess the rest
john NJ. ScHoExENAS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-02-18

Right Great Republican Wrong.
Soon after the war the Republican
politicians, in order to show their great
love for the. race whom the fortunes Of
war had set free. got up a swindling
concern called the '.Freedman's Bank"
II ramificd into all the Southern States.
and the colored people were taught to
believe that the United States Govern
mcnt would secure all depcsitors. They
took the bait and most 81 the poor de-
luded wrctchcs have never seen their
money since. Many Of them are dead,
and buried in very poor graves.
II remained for Democratic Presi-
dent to recommend that some restitu-
ton be made to such Of the unhappy
victims Of the swindle as still live. I'M
mediately fresh lot Of swindlers
started up and began buying the Ger
tificatcs Of deposit and other evidences
II the banks indebtedness TO its de-
posiiors- As soon as that was done
bill was introduced by Senator Sher-
man 10 reimburse the depositors.
But fortunately some Of the Senators
were aware Of the attempted second
swindle, and in committee incorporated
the following amendment:
No part q the money hereby appropriated
shall b paid 70 any assignee OF any such al
positors. and the benefit and relief provided by
this ct shall extend only 20 those depositors ii
whose favor such balances have been property
verified, and 70 their heirs and legal repre
ssntativcs-
This II ~ II should be. No assign
mcnt q any deposit has been made for |
any except q swindler's consideration.
IhcoriginS depositors may have traded |
on their Certificates for circus tickets. |
Or some such consideration. II they
md their heirs can be found and given |
back their money Il will simply b. set
Ming up The accounts 81 lot q H.
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publican swindlers out Of charity 70
their victims.
Shall we ever get done paying Tor
the corruption Of twenty-five years Of
Republican rule? II seems a II tho
bills come in pretty thick and pretty
constantly. Let Us hope they will run
out some time. We should think the
average Republican would blush to
read such telegraphic news As that re-
lating to the Freedman's Bank.--Des
NOines Leader.
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Tho Republican senate Considered - .
Creature u the Corporations
The argus has had occasion. fire.
quently, to call attention to the de-
cadence Of the United States Senate
and the enormous influence welded in
that body by corporations. The re-
proach, uttered two years ago. that
''the Senate is merely an association Of
railroad attorneys and spectators. not
only useless TO the Nation. but posi-
lively injurious TO its best in
terests," acquires more signifi-
canoe in the light Of present ex-
perience. We see on every hand the
power and influence Of great corpor-
ations cxerted to the utmost to retain
control Of a body which once repre-
sented the most intellectual most pa
triotic and most incorruptible men in
the Nation. Brains are no longer con.
sidered necessary qualification for
the Office, and Legislatures are beseiged
by moneyed influence to control their
choice for men who, without money,
would never be thought Of for seat in
the United States Senate. The compe-
tition to such seat il no longer
open to men who can intellectually
fill it. The power Of the corpo-
rations Is being exerted in New
Jersey to deprive the people Of that
Democratic State Of the right Of be-
ing represented at Washington BY
Democratic Senator. The same
malign influence is felt in Indiana,
and no means. revolutionary or UNI
constitutional, is left uEtried to per-
vert the win Of the people and keep
the United States Senate under the
control Of the corporations. The
Brooklyn Citizen. that stanch Demo-
cratic newspaper. gives a solemn
warning on the subject, which appeals
to the earnest reflection Of the Ameri-
can people:
With the upper House OF the National Lecis-
iature in the hands OF INSCRIPTIONS ana
banded wealth. the Administration and the
popular branch are alike paralyzed, and the
victories won for the plain people BY the defeas
OF Mr. Blaine and redemption OF the House
from Republican control are hopelessly thrown
away BY every foul means. the Democratic
strength In the Legislatures IL undermined By
the money Of the corporations and the control
Is pought for them through the Republicans.
There Is no longer the slightest attempt AZ con-
cealment The Republican party Is openly
owned BY the capitalists OF the country, AID
the rights Of the plain people are being stolen
from them.
These corporations know too well
that f.ulv fhr.a,.el fho Rox...r1;n..x. - -
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A DUEL DECLINED.

Philosophical Remarks Of Editor Who
Does Not Care to BE shot 10 Death.
The editor of the Rnstlsr. having pub
lished an article concerning Colonel
Bowser. which the latter seemed
offended at. was both astonished and
dismayed to receive challenge 10 a
duel. signed by the Colonel. in which
he was offered his choice Of weapons a.
well as locality.
lie did not answer by mail. rs he
was requested TO, but the ensuing is
sue Of his paper contained the follow
ing:
Readers Of the Rnsfler will remem-
Der that in cur last issue we described
Colonel Bowser a. man who would
not hesitate 20 rob his fathers grave to
get the filing from his teeth. We said
this in our innocent way, and merely
in the light Of metaphor.
Had we meant any thing Of the
kind we would have been deferred
from saying it BY knowledge Of the
fact that Bowser's father had no filling
In his teeth, unless they were padded
with zinc, as that gentleman died at
the county poor farm and was buried
in dry-goods box
I'VE were surprised that any one
could imagine for moment that we
should distort the facts seriously. We
know that the Colonel j. an expert at
thinning out hen-roosts when the mid
night bells are tolling. and we give
him credit for more sense than 70 dis
sect q grave for the purpose Of securing
= few fragments Of zinc.
I'm regard to the duel we must saw
that such proceeding is not compati-
bic with our moral training. We were
raised in the eleyating and ennoblinc
If st. Louis boarding
house. and we have nevcrknown harsh
er note than the tinklc Of dinner-bell.
and never struggled with any thing
tougher than buckwheat cake.
"A man who has walked the paths
Of peace all his life is naturally averse
10 taking up a shotgun when the SHOWS
Of fifty winters have whitened his hair.
The Colonel was reared in the midst Of
powder and shell. as he worked for
twenty years as porter in a pow
Ter magazine. and consequently he
knows more about that business than
We do.
I'VE may be accused Of cowardice,
but will take the chances. People ma,
'neer and look at Us with cold. chilling
slanccs. and. perhaps. spurn us entire
N; but we would sooner lie spurned
Until the cows come home, and frozen
With glanccs. than b. found stretched
'ut in hog pasture with our toes
urned to the bleak mid-wintar hcav-
ms and hole in our bosom big enough
Q put gate post in
There isn't much glory in being
purncd. but we'd rather be spurned
md be able to eat three square meals a
ny than to have our name heralded
y paid obituary notices while we lay
at in the moist night air with the
livery moonlight streaming through
n aperture in our system.
IF the Colonel will meet us in our
wn backyard and leave his guns at
ome we will endcavor to wear hole
} the ground with him, as We have al
'ays been used to wrestling and pound
u sand. and other healthy exercises;
nj when he desires Us to hold gun and
and the chances Of being filed with
owder and gravel. we must firmly.
NJ respectfully, decline. So. Louis
MP.
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BETWEEN TWO LOVES.
a Young Man Extricated from
q Dire Dilemma


II all happened by the merest acct
dent. and il l had remained at home
instead Of going abroad 70 spend the
holidays, there would never have been
occasion to relate this little incident
in my otherwise uneventful life. But.
IS our entire existence is made ND Of
accidents Of which prove very
interesting II will endeavo- to assist
you in wiling away few idle mo-
mcnts BY telling you an unpleasant
predicamcnt in which l found myself
several years ago.
NY name is Thomas Oxford. At
Che time at which this story opens
was one Of a number 81 book keepers
In large mercantile establishment.
Tor which received modest compen-
sation. BY \ little economy. had
scraped together neat sum. which
came in very nicely in my after life.
ahoriing me, as il did. an opportunity
Of enhancing my fortunes consider
ably ! was always particular in the
selection Of my associates. and. in this
manner, gained the friendship and
good-willof the best people in the city
which called home. Now You know
who 4 amor was-rather.
was keeping company with pre-
possessing young lady. She was not
what might have been termed hand
some, but she was far from bad-looking.
Al stature she was small; her form was
round and plump; was Jolly; had an
angels disposition. and large. frank
eyes, whose luster had never been
dlmmcd by cares. Her virtues sparkled
IKE 50 many rare gems. which dazzled
Ike jewels before my ewes. Could any
one help loving Nellie Wilson? Icould
not; at least il 50 seemed to me.
The holidays had come. and one after
another we were allowed our DAYS II
recreation. had been invited 10 spend
2 few weeks with a distant friend. Mr..
Joseph Brown. and when the time for
departure arrived 1 bid goodbye 10
Nellie, promising all sorts of lovers
nonsense. and also to bring her a me-
mento Of my visit You can easily
surmise BY this just how far matters
between u had progressed.
At the end Of my destination was
met BY Joe, and a cab speedily con-
veyed Us to his palatial residencc-fcr
ne was wcll-to-do and fate had dealt
Kindly with him. ! was surprised on
our arrival at his home to find that |
was not the only guest, but that, un- |
known TO me. he had invited Young
iady-his wife's sister thinking. in his |
Pnllanthropic way, that he was doing |
me favor knowing how fond I was of |
me society Of young ladies. Her name
vas Kate kosemond. and she was
nelress 70 large amount Of money.
From the moment We met vas not
myself. She was the embodiment 81
grace and beauty, and her quccnly
neure captivated me at once. All
thoughts q my almost bctrothcd NJ
nome were dispelled and INV soul
seemed wrapped up in INV new &C
quMntance. The future had no thourht
or me. Twas living only n the prcs-
a.. some will call me tickle and un- |
'ne'picd' but 1 doubt IL anybody
could have withstood her charms.
After getting thoroughly settled ri
1esosed my entire time % Niss Rose-
nono' ana manifested my regard Cor
aer Y every possible way. In this I
- seconded by my friend .Joe. Whose
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-02-18

"Billinghast has failed again"
You don't say 50! For how muchP"
Twenty-Five thousand dollars. Y
That's the third time. isn't lip He
gets richer every time"
YES He believes in the old proverb:
II a. first you don't succeed. fail. fail
again. ~ philadelphia Cali.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-02-18

The United Presbyterian Church
Of Scotland Il making a special effort
% secure for IL ministers minimum
salary u one thousand dollars
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"A California man committed sui
eide because Of simple wart on his
nose Exchange. wart foolish man
Did he jump of 81 TIM bridge q his
nose? Hoosiey HSrajd.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Second Judicial Die
Ttct OF the Territory Of Idaho. In and for the
County Of ANurAs.
csshsrins L. Luiinbe.l. Plsints6, ~. william Z.
Lukinessl. Defendant.
The people Of the United States In the TERRITORY
Idaho send greeting 70 wilnsm Z. hukin.
brought against you BY the sbovs-named plsis.
IN, IN the District Court Of the SECOND Judicial
District OF ths Territory Of Idaho. In and for the
county OF Alturss. and to answer the complaint
day Of sSrviesl after the ssrvies on you of this
summons, II served within this county. or II
served out Of this county, but In this District,
within twenty days, otherwise. within forty days
you according 70 the prayer Of said complaint.
Tho said scttou 10 brought to dissolve the bonda
q matrtmony beretofors and now existing DO
tween plaintiff and defendant. alleging that ths
Der 9Th, 1915 that on about July 1885 the said
defendsnt wtllfully abandoned and deserted this
flsinun against her will OF consent, and further
sheging that at divers tmea defendant mis-
end indecent names; and plsint6 prsys ior the
custody Of the minor children, issues Of said
marriage. - viii more fully appear In PLAINTIFFS
ecnpls,nt. on ale hsrstn-S certified copy Of
And you are hereby not1asd that II you fail b
sppssS and answer the said com plAipt, a. above
reqotrsd. shs ssid plaintid Will take default ana
sppiy 70 che Court for the relief demanded In said
Given under my hand and the seal Of the Dis
erict Court Of the Sscopd Judieia District Of the
Territory Of Idaho. IN and for thu County Of Al.
this lst day Of September in The ysar Of orr
seven.
tsRAl) A. L. RICHARDSON, Clerk,
b. E. E. RozAADs. Deputy Uerh
AsoEL = srILITAs. stterneys for pIsintiH. %
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
Theroughhreds vs.. Scrubs.

osrsou Appeal
One horse owner will cross his mare
with q scrub stallion and sell the
progeny when three or four years old
Tor $40 after il has eaten its head of
twice. His neighbor will pay $50 for
the service OF blooded sire, and sell
the result for $500 or $1,000. Tho
mudhead who raised tho $50 horse
and expended $50 feeding him, will
see his neighbours horses selling at
high figures, and never have the sense
to initiate his methods. Cxtrlemen
in this State take up hundreds Of
thousands Of acres of land on which
they inter. breed scrubs which sell for
$40 head. where grades would bring
$50. aud blooded stock $500. 1t does
not occur to them to restrict their
ranges, plant grass, store water, sink
artesian wells and run bitches for ir.
rigation, and obtain better results with
less stock and less ground. Some are
beginning to do it. but the ma jority
prefer the old way. The sooner the
State is swept Of scrub horses, scrub
cattle, scrub dogs and scrub men, tho
better it will be.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the
vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable
recovery of Mr.. }. Z. Corley, who was so
helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise
his head; everybody said he was dying of
consumption. A trial bottle of Ur. h ing's
New Discovery was sent him. Finding
relief, he bought large bottle and box
ofDr. Kings New Life Pills; by the time
he had taken two boxes of Pills and two
bottles Of the Discovery, he was we'll and
had gained in flesh thirty-six pounds.
Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery
for consumption free ut j. A. Rupert's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
Army Of Israel.

Give demonstrations of divine sci.
encs on all doctrines of the Scripture.
new and wonderful the Seventh
Dispensation, at the Methodist church
HALEY, Thursday, Friday and Satur.
day at 8 p m, and Sunday at 1896
a. m, 2:30 p. m, and 1880 p. m.
Come and sec, hear, believe, and
live ye!
All are welcome. Free Omission
Collections expected.
CAPTAIN I. w. CARLTON.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
WORKING CLASSES ATTENTION IT ". s.!

pr pared to furnish all glasses with EN- pioymNpt
Ut home. the whole Of the time or for THAR spare
moments. Business nsv light. and profitable.
Feisoes OF either ser easily earn from 50 e4pts
to $500 per veLine. aId . proportional sum be
devotine ell their time n the business. Boys and
girls tarp nearly ~ mach A. nAn. That all who
see this may s@nd their address, and test the bust
ness, We make this Offer: To such az are not salts
ned. We viii send one dollar 70 pay fort he trOpbls
Of writing. Fnll particulars and outht free IA
drtss GEO. SrTSsON CO.. , r1snd Me- nso
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
Obstacles to Marriage,

Happy relief from Excuses in early
youth. Nervous debility and all
Chronic special diseases cared by the
New Treatment. Obstacles to mar
rage removed. Books, Circulars and
Reports sent free 10 sealed envelopes.
Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHlLApEL.
PHIA, Pa. ie23m6d&w
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
Houses to Rent,

I've nice dweilipe. houses, suitable for familiar.
are for rent. One 10 situated on First avenue be.
tween Bullion and Carbonate streets the other 10
corner OF Carbonate street and Third avenue
Wood sheds. water In the house, etc. at both
place.. Apply to MISS TOHILL
s2Otf On the premises,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
LETTER LIST.

List Of Letters remaining IA the HALEY (ldaho)
Postoface for the wesi ending September il, 1887
Persons calling for any Of these Letters will please
say Advertised"
Austin. James W Murdoch, james @
Bounds, R Nordyke. David
Fisher. Nicols. Frank
Flenr, AntQur Roberts. Riddle J
Fanll, Thomas B;oddard, Morgan, ,
Haints. h Temple. Geo d
Kane, James Wilson, Geo v
Kesat, Samuel
GUY HAMMER. Postmaster
~ Blank Proofs of Labor for
bale at this Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22

BY the piece, and 10 cents each
In lots OF 100, one.half of above prices.
All Of tho above are generally pro.
pounced the best on the Pacific slope
and coast. They are well printed, on
extra'th'ck paper, and gotten up so as
TO require the least possible writing.
They are specially adapted to Alturas
county, and cost less to record than
any other blanks OF the same nature.
WParties ordering by mail should
add / and ! cent per plank, for post.
age.
All orders should he addressed to
r. e. PICOTTE,
Haley, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22

JUDGE CooSs, of Maysville, Ken.
lucky, says that DR.. Williams Indian
Pile Ointment cured him after years
OF suffering. ap20yl.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22
Notice to Creditors,
EsTArS OF LAlxN Coox, DscxAssp.

Notice 10 hereby given by the undersigned,
Administrstrix Of the Estate Of Lartin Cook, de.
esssed " the rredtors Of. and all psrsops having
claims against the said eceased. 70 EXHIBIT them
with the necessary vouchers. within four months
alter the nrst publication of this notice. 70 the
aaid Admtnstrstri1. At her residence In the town
Of Srosdford In the County Of Alturss.
Dssed ~ HALEY. Idsho. Septeml e. 9. 1887.
MRS. NARY Z. COOK,
AdministsstriI Of the Eststs Of Lsriin cooS.
sswo deceased.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-09-22

WnD0 FOR ALL. $50 Q week and e.
OhA penses paid. Valuable outat ~
paStie ulsYs free,
asisven P.o. vNEKRY, ARCAsts. xs
Sharp County record., 1887-07-21
Statement of John Evans the M"'"oi''
B. Il. 1ruelove, Near CiarkS'hio-"''
Over n Razor.

Statement of John Evans, the M"r"oi'i
II prueloye, Near Clarksville-all
Over Razor.
John Evans, who shot and killed b. r.
Trueloye on his fam near ClarksVllle,
few dIys ago, made the following staVe-
mont of the deed and what led 10 II, 70 d
correspondent who interviewed MIN Ill
the Clarksville Jail:
81 am John Evans, formerly OF "llSo"
and Cannon Counties, Tenn. nave oce"
i, this State and county about two years
I shot Mr.. Truelove this morning wen.
to make a crop on his place this year, ana
he being very quarrelsome nun every
body predicted that he would Whlp III :
before the year was out. l said guesSeu
not Every thing moved on well unui
about two weeks ago, when l sold nv
crop TO Monk Harris. Mr.. Truelove and
settled up at that time, OWING MN
81 30 which Mr.. Harris assumed satlS-
factorilv to Mr. Truelove. But TrueloVe
ard | owned razor IN partner
shin, worth about fifty cents. he oe-
manded the razor l told him 10 SET MS
nrice and | would give or take. he sWore
he would do nothing of the kind, but ne
would beat HI out of me if did not
give him the razor, I did not do 1t, but lett
him. He then told Harris that he Woulo
have the razor or my blood. He also 'oId
Richards and Shack elford that he was
going to kill me, that no such ID
coward as l was should boast around
him. That was several days ago, Yes
terday went to Tru cloves house to gear
my mule to go to plowing. be was
living on the porch, raised up ana
asked me about the razor. / told MN
I would do what was right ABOUT
if. but he commenced to abuse me, and
drew stick over my head, and threat
ened to wear me out l then left his
premises, went out in the neighborhoot
and borrowed gun from neighoor, tell,
ing him wanted to go hunting but !
did not l meant to kill Truelove. l
loaded the gun with fine No buckShot,
and this morning l went to the held
where he was blowing corn, and told MN
that had come to settle that little busl,
ness He said: All right; lei yourseli
in and shot him and started to town TO
surrender myself. am twenty-six or
twenty seven years old. Never had any
serious trouble before"